After the shine is gone…
February 26, 2010

Ever notice how great your hair looks just after you leave the barbershop? It's styled nicely, and it has the great fresh-from-the-barbershop shine to it.  Then after a few days, you notice that it seems to have lost that shine. Here's the reason why... It's called product buildup! Product buildup can cause hair to become dull and flat. Many shampoos and conditioners are loaded with ingredients like alcohol SD-40, parabens and sulfates that can strip hair. Even though these ingredients make...

Improve your odds… Wear Cologne!
February 24, 2010

Did you know that nearly half the cologne men own are purchased by women? Now, that can only mean one thing... right? Here are a few ways to improve your "chances" once you've found that perfect scent! Know how to wear it - try my "How to Apply Cologne" post.  This is the easiest and most effective way to wear cologne.  It works, trust me! Know how you smell - your body produces it own scent or pheromone that will make certain colognes smell better or worse.  So play around with multiple...

Who said caffeine isn’t good for you?
February 22, 2010

Did you know that more and more skincare companies are adding caffeine into their products? For many years, women have used lotions and creams that contain caffeine to reduce the appearance of cellulite.  Now, more and more products in the men's skincare aisle are containing caffeine as well. But, not for the same purpose of course!  Well, um... unless you need it. But seriously, the reason they've been adding caffeine to skincare products, are due to the tightening and firming qualities...

The Beard Fix!
February 19, 2010

Guys, could your beard use a little help? Maybe a neater look, or perhaps the skin underneath could use a bit of attention? Here are a few quick tips from a  Men's Health Magazine article I was recently featured in.  Take a look, these tips just may do the trick! Know your face... Consider the chin - The longer your face, the shorter your chin hair should be.  Otherwise the beard will exaggerate your features. Chisel your face or for a more casual approach... Fade it out - You can just...

A skin toner… huh?
February 17, 2010

As the market for men's grooming products continue to grow, you will often stumble upon a few items that may cause you to wonder what their purpose is.  One of them is the skin toner... The purpose? A toner is designed to re-balance the skins pH level after you've washed your face, all while closing the skins pores and preparing the skin for your daily moisturizer. Well, quite honestly, trying to convince the average guy to add a toner to his daily grooming regimen, is about as tough as getting...